Texas A&M freshman receiver reported missing

Texas A&M wide receiver Thomas Johnson runs after a catch during the game against Alabama. (Mike Zarrilli/Getty Photo)

Texas A&M receiver Thomas Johnson has been reported missing, it was announced Wednesday night by the school and its police department, according to reports from ESPN.com and other media outlets.

Johnson, a freshman from Dallas Skyline High School, was reportedly last seen leaving his residence in College Station at around 5 pm CT Monday afternoon, university police officials said.

"All of us are obviously very concerned about the safety and well-being of Thomas Johnson, who has been missing since Monday evening," Texas A&M football coach Kevin Sumlin said in a statement released by the school. "Authorities are working closely with his family, friends and law enforcement agencies to help locate him.

"Thomas is a tremendous student-athlete, greatly admired by his fellow teammates and all of us on the coaching staff. If anyone has any current information about him or knows of his whereabouts, please contact his family or law enforcement authorities immediately. We pray for his quick and safe return."

Johnson is 5-foot-11, 180 pounds. He's been one of the team's more prolific receivers, having caught 30 passes for 339 yards and a touchdown in 10 games thus far this season, including two starting assignments.

University police have asked anyone with information on Johnson and his disappearance to call school officials at (979) 845-2345.